UUID Generator
UUIDs

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Free UUID Generator — v4 random, v7 time-ordered and name-based UUIDs (GUIDs), in your browser

Generate UUIDs of every version instantly: v4 (random), v7 (time-ordered), v1 (time-based), v3 and v5 (name-based), plus the NIL and MAX UUIDs. Random versions use your browser's cryptographically secure generator, with options for uppercase, no hyphens or curly braces. Everything runs locally — no signup, nothing uploaded.

Cryptographically random, and private

Each UUID uses the Web Crypto random source (crypto), the same one browsers use for security-sensitive work — so collisions are practically impossible. Generation happens entirely on this page and nothing is sent anywhere.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the UUIDs generated in my browser?

Yes. UUIDs are generated locally in your browser and never sent to a server, so they stay private to you.

Are they truly random?

Yes. They are version-4 UUIDs built from the browser's cryptographically secure random number generator (crypto), so collisions are practically impossible.

What is the difference between a UUID and a GUID?

They are the same thing. GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) is Microsoft's name for a UUID (Universally Unique Identifier); both are 128-bit identifiers written as 32 hexadecimal digits.

What is a UUIDv7?

A version-7 UUID begins with a 48-bit Unix millisecond timestamp, so UUIDv7 values sort in creation order — which makes them great as database primary keys (better index locality than random v4). This tool builds the timestamp locally and fills the rest with secure random bits.

What are v3 and v5 (name-based) UUIDs?

Name-based UUIDs are deterministic: the same namespace + name always produces the same UUID. v5 hashes with SHA-1 and v3 with MD5. Pick a namespace (DNS, URL, OID, X.500 or a custom UUID) and type a name — useful for stable IDs derived from a value.

Is it free and without signup?

Yes, completely free with no signup. It is a client-side UUID generator for developers and students.